How to Write 凑
The character 凑 (còu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冫 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
凑 is pronounced còu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to gather together; to pool; to happen by chance.
Common Words with 凑
凑巧
còu qiǎo
coincidentally; by chance
凑钱
còu qián
to pool money; to chip in
凑数
còu shù
to make up the number; to serve as a stopgap
Example Sentences
这件事真是太凑巧了。
zhè jiàn shì zhēn shì tài còu qiǎo le
This is such a coincidence.
大家凑钱买了一份礼物。
dà jiā còu qián mǎi le yī fèn lǐ wù
Everyone chipped in to buy a gift.
我只是来这里凑数的。
wǒ zhǐ shì lái zhè lǐ còu shù de
I'm just here to make up the numbers.
Practice Writing 凑 (còu)
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